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US (KY): Cancer diagnosis inspires microgreens cultivation

Brian Turner’s cancer diagnosis ignited the flame for Happy Sprouts Farm. Passionate about health and fitness, the former personal trainer focused on improving his nutrition to speed his recovery. While conducting intense research, Brian discovered the healing powers of microgreens, a nutrient-dense food that previously had been considered just a simple garnish. Given their scarce supply, to meet his personal consumption needs, Brian began growing his own greens in his basement. After gaining experience as a grower, he was ready to branch out and did so by founding Happy Sprouts Farm, delivering samples to local restaurants and soon earning his first accounts. Located just outside Louisville, Kentucky, a food Mecca, Brian found a ready market in innovative chefs eager for fresh, locally grown produce.

But Brian’s primary challenge to achieving financial success became the expense of lighting. True to form, Brian began researching lighting products, and he settled on two brands that were generally considered the best available at the time. Not satisfied with his farm’s large energy consumption, further research brought Brian to VividGro and their GroBar fixtures. Brian was wary that he would obtain the same yields from bulbs that required only 30 watts (versus his existing 108 watt bulbs) but impressed with VividGro’s three-year warranty and supportive customer service, Brian decided to try the GroBars.



The test results were immediate. Based on these positive results, Brian decided to completely convert his entire grow space to GroBar lighting. Throughout the process, VividGro customer service team was incredibly easy to work with at every step. “The customer service has been amazing,” Brian said. “They are always there to answer my questions. They have made it so easy. I really appreciate that.

As his business and passion continue to flourish, Brian is preparing to expand his operations, adding more grow space and cultivating new crops, including edible flowers and mushrooms.

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